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The Jenn Baker PodcastSweet Control: The Importance of Stabilizing Blood Sugar for Appetite ManagementIf you are interested in working with me, schedule a free discovery session on my website, www.livewellwithjenn.comYou can email me at livewellwithjenn@gmail.comFollow me at @livewellwithjenbIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and share!xoxo Jenn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-2351 min
The Jenn Baker PodcastWellness, Wine, and Real Housewives: Finding Balance in MidlifeIn this special crossover episode, Living the Virg Podcast and The Jenn Baker Podcast join forces to celebrate women over 45 who are redefining health, happiness, and balance. Jenn Baker — certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and hormone consultant — shares her inspiring wellness journey, from rebuilding her health after an unhealthy marriage to helping other women feel their best through holistic, personalized programs.Virginia (“Virg”) and Jenn swap stories about their first meeting at a winery, their shared love of reality TV, and how wellness and pop culture can actually go hand in hand. They dive into the Real Housewives of...
2025-10-2852 min
Design the FutureJenn Taranto on tenacity, leadership, and building betterJenn Taranto has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and construction and serves as Vice President of Sustainability at STO Building Group, a major construction organization. Passionate about reducing environmental impact, she drives STOBG’s internal sustainability strategy, helps clients define CSR goals, guides project teams to achieve milestones, and supports efforts to lower costs and emissions. We talked with Jenn about her long-term role with Built Environment Plus, the New England-based regional green building nonprofit, and how such groups are supporting market and industry transformation. Jenn suggests that people working on sustainability in the...
2025-07-3143 min
Minorities in PublishingThe Power of Storytelling | MiP & IIRP Collaborative Episode The Power of Storytelling is a special collaboration episode between Minorities in Publishing and the Restorative Works! Podcast. Through the power of storytelling, we aim to engage powerful leaders and activists in conversations around keeping hope in dire times; giving back power to communities; radical empathy; arts as means to tell real life stories, and the effects of genuine engagement in community resilience. Listen to critical storytellers and educators including Jennifer Coreas, Reginald Dwayne Betts, and Tiffany Yu, who have been foundational in bringing awareness to societal issues and community movements through storytelling and literacy. Tune in to hear...
2025-05-0149 min
The Simplicity SessionsA Journey of Surrender and Discovery with Susan BakerIn this heartfelt episode, I welcome my longtime friend Susan Baker to share an inspiring family journey. Susan, a holistic nutritionist, provides a candid reflection on life, parenting, and the profound lessons learned from raising her non-verbal autistic son, Andrew. The conversation dives into the emotional highs and lows of motherhood, the power of surrender, and unexpected breakthroughs. Key Takeaways: A Mother's Journey Dark Night of the Soul Discovering the Letter Board Charting Your Own Path Let's dive in! Thank you...
2025-01-3049 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 138: Interview with debut author Cherry Lou Sy[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] "Writing has extracted from me this idea of exorcising demons, but also exercising a self that felt so erased." -Cherry Lou Sy In the first MiP episode of 2025, Jenn speaks with debut author Cherry Lou Sy (Love Can't Feed You) about adjusting to prose writing as a playwright, the line between fiction and autofiction, and how the stories we need to create most come from a necessity to be seen. [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job l...
2025-01-1346 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 137: Meet you in The Stacks with Traci Thomas![This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Jenn spoke with the most avid of readers and the most bountiful of hosts, Traci Thomas (The Stacks podcast), about The Stacks origins and Traci's deep love of books in her approach to interviews, plus we go in-depth about the reader experience! Discussing book events and the possibilities, Traci suggests The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker to discuss overall energy and setup as well as the range of how the tour experience can go. Good stuff! [You can sign up for the MiP...
2024-12-1847 min
Minorities in PublishingMiP Live at StoryFest 2024 - Westport LibraryThis is a live recording of the Minorities in Publishing podcast hosted at The Westport Library on September 21st as part of the 2024 StoryFest line up. Audio was provided by Travis Bell (The Westport Library). StoryFest 2024 welcomed Jenn and fellow 2023 debut authors Don P. Hooper (True True) and Shannon C.F. Rogers (I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom and Eighteen Roses) about their respective year as debut authors in the young adult space. The group discusses expectations, surprises, and the ways they found community to help one another through a somewhat emotional, uplifting, and unpredictable time in their crea...
2024-11-1245 min
Wise and Wine Podcast“People Need People, Still” with Bridget BakerBridget Baker's upbringing in a creatively nurturing environment shaped her into being a multifaceted force. From retail and jewelry making and professional dancing, she found her superpower is giving people permission to be themselves. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Bridget Baker Branding, a company dedicated to crafting impactul brands and websites for people who help people. Her work emphasizes amplifying the voices of BIPOC clients and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Leading with authenticity, a shaved head, and a bold lip; this minimalist, extroverted introvert who spent time traveling the co...
2024-09-041h 01
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 135: Interview with Book Influencer Lupita Aquino[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Continuing the podcast's 10th anniversary year, Jenn speaks with book influencer--bookstagrammer and booktoker elite--Lupita Aquino! Lupita keeps it real about the influencer life, setting boundaries, reading for the joy of it, and the ways the book influencer space has changed over the years. In this very illuminating and fun convo, Lupita also gets honest about the juggle of advocating for books while also holding down other responsibilities and interests. [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, t...
2024-09-0451 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 134: Interview with Debut Rom-Com Author Danica Nava[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] As the 10th-anniversary year continues, Jenn welcomes debut author Danica Nava (The Truth According to Ember) for some laughs around romance shenanigans! Danica breaks down what often makes a rom-com while increasing the stakes for characters, she discusses the necessity of representing the reality of Indigenous characters within all genres through hardships and highlights, and what it's like being one of the first Indigenous writers of a romantic comedy to be traditionally published. [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with j...
2024-07-2444 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 133: Interview with horror writer Nick Medina[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes Nick Medina to the podcast! Nick Medina is the author of the novels Indian Burial Ground and Sisters of the Lost Nation. In this episode, Nick discusses the many drafts that lead to his first book deal, how horror can represent some of the truest and most potent emotions as a genre, and how he wove cultural and fantastical elements into his latest novel. [You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsl...
2024-06-2841 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 132: Interview with Newbery-honor author Veera Hiranandani[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] Continuing the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes another Newbery honoree in Veera Hiranandani! Veera her new middle-grade novel, a follow-up to the award-winning The Night Diary, Amil and the After. Veera also discusses how writing a book about a massive historical event like The Partition of India reflects the ongoing effects/repercussions for the communities (and world) involved, the ways in which we can parse out our own questions through fi...
2024-05-2942 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 131: Interview with Newbery-honor author Alicia D. Williams[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] (Content Warning: At around the 20-minute mark there is mention of the video of Ahmaud Arbery's death and the last words of Elijah McClain when Alicia mentions participating in NaNoWriMo. If this may be triggering, please skip forward by 2 minutes and 30 seconds.) Continuing the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes Newbery honoree and Coretta Scott King awardee Alicia D. Williams! Alicia discusses her new middle-grade novel in verse MID-AIR an...
2024-04-2457 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 130: Interview with Newbery honored author/illustrator Pedro Martín[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes recent Newbery honoree and Pura Belpré winning author/illustrator Pedro Martín! Pedro talks about his entry into books from creating greeting cards, how the Mexikid online comic expanded even more with his award-winning book, learning lots about publishing his debut and how to consider young readers in storytelling, aplus how he approaches humor in his illustrations, especially when touching on aspects of his childhood/family. [Transcript of this episode can be found...
2024-03-2555 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 129: Interview with bestselling author Renée Watson[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes back best-selling & award-winning author Renée Watson for her fourth episode (in a year she has 4 books publishing)! We discussed Renée origins in storytelling as a poet and playwright when she started a performing arts company in high school, her new book of poetry BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS (illustrated by Ekua Holmes), the benefits & necessity of poetry--and poetry for young people--in her work as a teaching-artist, and how early rejections can lead to...
2024-02-1445 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 128: Interview with young adult author Matt Mendez[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn speaks with author Matt Mendez about his new young adult novel, The Broke Hearts, a companion to his debut YA Barely Missing Everything. Jenn and Matt discuss the unrealistic expectations of knowing your path at a young age, male representation for young readers, and parental influence on young people not only in life but in writing for younger readers. [Transcript of episodes can be found on Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP m...
2024-01-1050 min
How's All That Working For Ya?Conquering Your Insecurities with Jenn SchultzJenn Schultz is the author of She's Not Your Enemy, and she typically writes about messy faith, shaking off insecurity, and pursuing God’s purpose confidently. Her mission is to empower women to ditch shame and striving by finding identity in God and freedom in abundant grace.Episode HighlightsWhat “breathing room” looks/feels like to JennJenn shares what inspired her to write her book, it’s purpose, and how it can help other womenHow this struggle we have with comparison and confidence in our identity can get in the way of how we create or allow br...
2023-10-1034 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 127: Interview with graphic novelist Elizabeth Agyemang[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with editor and graphic novelist/author Elizabeth Agyemang (Fibbed) about her debut middle grade, finding space for her professional and creative life, how she's learned that incremental progress is still progress in all aspects of our work, and the inherent struggles creators of color face when the expectations are not balanced (or unbiased). [Transcript of this episode can be found on Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps here.]
2023-07-2838 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 126: Interview with Publicity & Outreach at Candlewick Books![This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Candlewick publicity manager Jamie Tan (a 2020 PW StarWatch honoree and CBC Diversity Achievement Awardee) and former Candlewick outreach manager Ally Russell (whose debut middle grade It Comes From Trees pubs in 2024). They discuss working outside of NYC in the publishing industry and the reality of what hybrid work has looked like for their positions, what drew them to the industry and keeps them in publishing, in addition to the added emotional labor BIPOC take on in speaking up about issues in the...
2023-06-261h 00
Coffee with Cara#14 Giving yourself grace, finding confidence in the quiet times and feeling your feels with guest Jenn BakerToday my friend Jenn Baker and I have an amazing conversation about who we are becoming by changing one habit, our relationship with alcohol.
I met Jenn through our certification course to become an alcohol free coach last year and we bonded instantly over tears! My kinda gal. Someone who was willing to truly wear her heart on her sleeve - I knew we'd be instant friends! I can't wait for you to listen to our convo in hopes you don't feel alone in your struggles that we all so often have but don't talk about. Maybe...
2023-06-0145 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 125: Interview with debut novelist Namrata Poddar[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with debut novelist Namrata Poddar about her book Border Less (longlisted for the 2022 Center of Fiction First Novel Prize), pursuing publication with an small press versus a Big 5 publisher, the "classic" question of marketability versus craft that BIPOC writers especially face when publishing their work, and one's intentionality in not only their writing but what their expectations are when it comes to publication. (We also mention Book Coaching and the Unicorn Authors Club that you can learn more about at their webs...
2023-02-2748 min
Wild and Crazy Life with Monica BakerAll Things Community, MidLife, and Healing with Jenn FitzgeraldJenn Fitzgerald is the owner of New Moon Yoga Studio in Franklin, TN. Jenn started New Moon Yoga 18 months ago as a response to a couple of local studios closing during the lockdowns. Over the last 18 months, she has built New Moon into a beautiful space focused on community and healing.
I loved this chat with Jenn! We talk all about midlife, building a business, and enjoying the next stage of life. If you love this conversation as much as I did, send it on to a friend!
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2023-02-1554 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 124: Interview with Kashana Cauley[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with TV writer and journalist Kashana Cauley author of the debut novel The Survivalists out now from Soft Skull Press. Kashana talks about the many drafts before this novel came to fruition, how juggling several career paths helped her stay on the path to writing, and how this novel's themes apply to what she's seen and observed about New York City (and people) at large. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can...
2023-01-2325 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 123: Members of the HarperCollins Union Speak Out[This interview was conducted via Zoom with several participants, so there may be some audio variation.] Ten days into the HarperCollins Union strike, four employees and union members--Doris, Genessee, Ahmunet, and Parrish--spoke to Jenn about the requests the union has made to HarperCollins, how to support those on strike, on why they believe in the work they do as both publishing professionals and in being vocal on pushing for a contract renewal, as well as what it's been like on (and off) the picket line. As of this episode posting, the strike is now on Day 26 with...
2022-12-1547 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 122: Interview with assoc. production editor Kaitlyn San Miguel[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with associate production editor, Kaitlyn San Miguel, about her switch from editorial to production in children's lit, adapting to a white collar and white dominant work space, and why the production department spoke to her love of books. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps here.]
2022-11-2150 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 121: Interview with production editor Carla Benton[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with production editor, Carla Benton, about the specifics of the role of the production editor in trade publishing, how more remote positions may help with representation in the publishing landscape, and how some may look into freelancing by using social media to connect with other production editors in the industry. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new ep...
2022-10-3143 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 120: Interview with author/illustrator Kate Gavino[This interview was conducted online and is an overseas conversation so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with illustrator/author, Kate Gavino about her latest graphic novel A Career in Books will publish on August 2nd. Kate discusses how life imitated art--and was fictionalized--for her latest book, the experiences that led her to leave the industry and pursue life as an artist, inequality in the workplace economically and the importance of AAPI representation in her book to reflect an honest experience of entry-level workers in publishing. [Transcript of this episode can be found o...
2022-07-2747 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 119: Interview with Zakiya Jamal[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Please note there's also a dog in the background.] Jenn speaks with former senior social media manager, In the Books IGLive host, and writer Zakiya Jamal about the role of social media depts at book publishers, her recent departure, and the importance of salary transparency in the workplace for establishing equity. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps her...
2022-07-0657 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 118: Interview with Samira Ahmed[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] New York Times bestselling author, Samira Ahmed, speaks to Jenn about her new YA novel Hollow Fires, the reasons why diversity panels should always have been craft discussion panels, how her past experience dictates her approach to writing, and how much she loves engaging with young readers for pertinent discussions as they inherit the world we live in. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with jo...
2022-05-3142 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 115: Interview with Daphne Palasi Andreades[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with debut author of the novel Brown Girls, Daphne Palasi Andreades about selling (and pubbing) a book during a pandemic, her MFA experience as a BIPOC, and tackling "unconventional" narratives in her novel. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps here.]
2022-01-0441 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 114: 2021 Wrap-Up![This interview was conducted via Zoom so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Electric Literature EiC Denne Michele Norris and freelance development/copyeditor Jon Reyes about the travails of publishing over 2021 including continuous calls for true efforts of inclusion & equity, how lack of efforts leads to a sustainment of continually problematic & harmful systems, and we also delve into their respective current + past roles in the industry. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-12-2143 min
Resist Average Academy | Tommy BakerEp. 211 | Fill Your Work With Purpose & Happiness With Jenn LimThese days, no one wants a "job". Instead, we're looking for purpose, meaning, and fulfillment when it comes to their work life. But there's a problem: over 70% of employees are disengaged with their work. Enter today's guest —Jenn Lim. Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh, the prior CEO of Zappos cofounded to show how you can prioritize purpose, people, and profits to make an impact on the world. In 2010, Jenn led the launch and management of Tony’s fir...
2021-11-131h 03
Chakras and ShotgunsE16: Where The Money Resides (Part 2) feat. Tre BakerSend us a textIn this episode, we continue our money conversation and welcome Tre Baker to the show to discuss financial preparedness. It's a full conversation of risks to the American and global economic systems, collective investment strategies and ways to build wealth for the next generation. We also get into Tre's book "In the Black 2050" which outlines ways that Black Americans can improve the economic conditions in their communities. Mik talks about "The Power of Now" and Jenn talks about one of her favorite shows on Netflix. Some things we talked about this e...
2021-10-031h 14Minorities in PublishingEpisode 113: Interview with Regina FlathThis month, Jenn speaks with former colleague and Assistant Art Director for young adult covers, Regina Flath about the arduous and import work of design, creating & leading super helpful DEI initiatives in the workplace, and the discussions that have happened around BIPOC rep on covers. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job listings, guest news, and new eps here.]
2021-09-151h 01
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 112: Interview with Anton Treuer(Please note this interview was recorded via phone so audio quality may be muffled.) Jenn speaks with Professor Anton Treuer about the young reader's edition of his well-known work Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask and his dedication to education and empathy in recognizing Indigenous history and society. The importance of understanding perspectives remains at the forefront of the work Prof. Treuer does. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr. You can sign up for the MiP monthly newsletter with job lis...
2021-08-1832 minThe Simplicity SessionsLife, Love, and Autism with Susan BakerWelcome back to The Simplicity Sessions, I'm delighted that you've joined us today. My name is Jenn Pike, your host, registered holistic nutritionist, medical exercise specialist, the best-selling author of the Simplicity Project, and the creator of the women's revolutionary health program, The Hormone Project. Today's conversation is with Susan Baker. Susan Baker is the mom of two beautiful children, Andrew, 13, and Abby, 9. She is the author of Life, Love & Autism, an online blog that chronicles her family's journey of growth and challenge, including love, loss, and an autism diagnosis. She is a holistic nutritionist by training...
2021-08-1656 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 111: MiP + Desi Books Podcast CollabThis month is a podcast collaboration/discussion with Jenny Bhatt (author of Each of Us Killers and Ratno Dholi) and creator/host of the Desi Books podcast. Jenn and Jenny discussed creating platforms to celebrate marginalized writers, indie vs. big publishing, and how authors can build their platform by building community in a genuine way. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-07-2650 min
The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 103 | Caressa Baker [The Quiet Strength of Sacrifice]At 7 years old, Mayci Baker jotted scribbly words onto a sticky note and placed it in her kitchen—where she knew her mama spent hours preparing specially-made, allergy-friendly food. “Work hard for me today,” the note read. “Love, Mayci.”
Caressa Baker’s days are marked with the quiet strength of sacrifice. Along with being a pastor’s wife, a mom of four girls, and a truly creative baker, Caressa has a full-time calling: helping Mayci thrive.
“You have to be brave enough to stand, even if you’re standing by yourself.” —Caressa Baker
Brian and Caressa’s thir...
2021-06-0852 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 110: Interview with Anjali EnjetiJenn speaks with debut author, in two genres(!), Anjali Enjeti about her essay collection Southbound and novel The Parted Earth. She discusses relevant themes in both her fiction & nonfiction, her growth as a writer when considering the examination of privilege and trauma, how socioeconomic status comes into play in publishing, and the importance of indie presses. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-05-271h 01
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 109: Interview with Angeline BoulleyJenn speaks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley (member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) about her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter, how's she's been able to prepare to engage with audiences, the responsibility she felt in telling this story, and her path to publication after writing this book for 10 years. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-04-1231 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 108: Interview with Fauzia BurkeJenn speaks with FSB Associates founder Fauzia Burke about her 20+ years experience in book promotion, running her own firm focused on digital marketing, and tells authors what they should ask (and expect) from those they hire to get the word out about their books! [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-03-2452 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 106: Interview with Chris GonzalezJenn speaks with ebook production specialist, literary mag editor, and author Chris Gonzalez about the balancing act of working in publishing and his creative pursuits, how he built a literary community when coming to New York City, and about his upcoming story collection I'm Not Hungry But I Could Eat publishing later this year. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2021-01-2548 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 105: Interview with Mike SakasegawaIn the last episode for 2020, Jenn speaks with podcaster and photographer Mike Sakasegawa about producing not one but two literary podcasts--LikeWise Fiction and Keep the Channel Open--the work this entails and forging one's own definition of success. [Transcript of this episode will be available on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.]
2020-12-0934 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 104: Interview with Na KimArt director and 2019 PW Star Watch honoree, Na Kim, joins Jenn to discuss how she got into book publishing, the benefits of making mistakes, and the core role of book designers in book publishing. [Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2020-11-1138 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 102: Interview with Fin LearyWNDB Communications manager and writer Fin Leary returns to the MiP podcast to discuss ableism in the workplace, how remote working has been possible but not available in publishing, and what progress he's observed in the industry. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr site.
2020-08-2050 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 101: Interview with Kelly Yang[CW: This episode discusses sexual assault.] Jenn speaks with bestselling author Kelly Yang (Front Desk) about her new young adult novel Parachutes centering two teen perspectives on sexual assault. Kelly speaks to the importance of these books, the ways in which victims deserve more advocacy, and the need to open up more discussion and education around rape culture.
2020-07-1534 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 100: Interview with Liara TamaniYes we have reached episode 100 of Minorities in Publishing! Holy cow! This milestone episodes features guest Liara Tamani (All the Things We Never Knew and Calling My Name). We discuss the ideology behind success and striving to stay afloat, how she found her way back to a first love she didn't realize she was missing, and her new YA romance from Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins out today! Transcription of this interview can be found on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2020-06-0939 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 99.5: Interview with Hannah Oliver Depp (during Covid)In a follow-up conversation, Jenn and Loyalty Bookstore owner Hannah Oliver Depp discuss the importance of campaigns like saveindiebookstores.com to get funds directly to Indie Bookstores when federal grants may not and ways we can continue to aid indies during Covid-19. Transcription for this episode can be found on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2020-05-1317 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 99: Interview with Hannah Oliver Depp[This episode was recorded online. Audio variation may occur.] Jenn speaks to owner of Loyalty Bookstores (in the DMV area) Hannah Oliver Depp on running a small business, the challenges facing booksellers as business owners through economic inequality, and the importance of independent bookstores in community establishment and growth. Transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2020-05-1347 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 98: Interview with Renée WatsonMiP welcomes back Renée Watson who has had quite the trajectory since she first appeared on the podcast five years ago this month. She talks about her new book from Bloomsbury Ways to Make Sunshine, writer's block & imposter syndrome, and also her trajectory over the years and how much her stories for Black girls continue to showcase range & beauty. Transcription for this episode can be found on the Episode tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2020-04-1441 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 97: Interview with Connor GoldsmithJenn speaks with literary agent Connor Goldsmith (Fuse Literary) on his path to agenting from film casting, why publishing/agenting would make a bad reality show, and the financial realities of agenting and how privilege comes into play with stability in publishing. [Transcription can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.]
2020-03-0545 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 96: Interview with Abigail Hing Wen[This interview was conducted over Skype so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with debut author (and recent NYT bestseller) Abigail Hing Wen about her book Loveboat, Taipei, combating Asian stereotypes in her work, pursuing writing and another full-time career, and the ways in which character journeys can mirror one's own. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2020-01-2136 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 95: Interview with Angela Maria Spring[This interview was conducted over Google Hangouts, there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Angela Maria Spring, owner of Duende District, about her trajectory as a bookseller from the midwest to the east coast and back. Spring mentions the hardships of crowdfunding, the importance of a bookstore honoring BIPOC artists, and the importance of bookselling in the publishing industry. Transcription for this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.
2019-12-2643 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 94: Interview with Kacen Callender[Please note this interview was conducted via Google Hangouts. Audio quality may vary.] Jenn speaks with author Kacen Callender (Queen of the Conquered, Hurricane Child, This is Kind of an Epic Love Story) about their background as an editor, the perils of privilege for the protagonist in their adult debut, and the ways in which they pursue storytelling and outcomes for different readerships from their education to decolonizing their reading. Transcription for this interview will be available on the Episodes tab on the podcast Tumblr.
2019-11-1235 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 93: Interview with Rena Barron[This interview was conducted over Skype, so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Rena Barron (Kingdom of Souls, Maya and the Rising Dark) about her growth as a writer, the necessity of a wider range of fantasy stories featuring People of Color, and her upcoming middle grade fantasy that takes place in Chicago's Southside. Transcript for this episode will be available on the Episodes tab of the podcast Tumblr.
2019-10-0936 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 92: Interview with Sailaja Joshi[This interview was conducted via phone and the audio quality on speakers will vary.] Jenn speaks with Bharat Babies publisher Sailaja Joshi about the creation of a new independent imprint focused on South Asian stories, the work behind-the-scenes as a new indie publisher, and the overall goals and support needed when making such a venture for young readers. Transcription of this episode will be available on the Episodes page of the MiP podcast's Tumblr.
2019-09-1749 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 91: Interview with Bassey IkpiJenn talks with author and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi (I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying) about her new book and the depictions within it along with the ways she pursued writing & utilizing memory in personal essays on mental illness and diagnosis.
2019-08-2734 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 89: Interview with Tanisha C. FordJenn spoke with author and professor Tanisha C. Ford about her new memoir Dressed in Dreams, which ties in personal history with cultural representation and fashion. This discussion ran the gamut from Black hair care, to nostalgia for FUBU and Karl Kani, to the importance of fashion within Black culture and what it set the stage for in terms of individual expression. [Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes tab on Tumblr.]
2019-07-1640 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 86: Interview with Radix MediaJenn speaks with co-owners of Brooklyn based Radix Media, Lantz Arroyo and Sarah Lopez, about the work of printers, being a new independent publisher, and the case for worker cooperatives to provide equity in the workplace. [Transcription will be available on the Episodes tab of the Tumblr.]
2019-04-2244 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 85: Live Recording at TechForum with Jael Richardson[Audio and Transcription of this episode was provided by BookNet Canada] Road Trip to Toronto for the latest episode! At this year's Tech Forum conference Jenn spoke with author and founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), Jael Richardson, about the creation of an inclusive literary festival, the work to maintain representation, and also the benefits and concerns about tagging/separating books by marginalized authors when it comes to consumers finding these works. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr site.
2019-03-2543 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 83: Interview with Jerry CraftJenn speaks with artist/illustrator Jerry Craft about his trajectory as a cartoonist from regular strips to self-publishing to his latest graphic novel (New Kid) pubbing with a Big 5 publisher. Jerry shares his aesthetic which is bringing humor and heart to stories prioritizing Black families.
2019-02-2135 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 82: Interview with Imani Josey[This episode was heavily edited and conducted over Skype, so please not audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Imani Josey (The Blazing Star) about creating a realistic and mindful historical YA novel with Black protagonists, the inspiration from her pageant background for her short story "Crown," and her trajectory as a self-published and traditional published author with a mind for business. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes tab on the MiP Tumblr.
2019-01-2343 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 81: Interview with Bria Kiara[This interview was conducted via Google Hangouts, some audio variation may be heard.] Jenn speaks with the creator of the new literary journal Day Dreamers, Bria Kiara about her inspiration and the nitty gritty details of starting your own print journal and the balance to maintain it as a unique vision for those included and who it represents. [Transcription of this episode will be available on the podcast Tumblr 'Episodes' tab.]
2019-01-0231 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 80: Interview with Dawn Quigley[This interview was conducted via Google Hangouts, some audio variation may be present.] Jenn spoke with debut author and professor Dawn Quigley (Apple in the Middle) about writing for trade vs. academia, presenting Native American identities in fiction, and what it was like her debut year.
2018-12-1940 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 79: Interview with SJ Sindu[Please note that audio variation occurs in this episode, which was conducted via phone.] On the latest episode Jenn speaks with author SJ Sindu about her novel Marriage of A Thousand Lies, her path to publishing her first novel after leaving tech and moving towards creative writing, the perspectives of LGBTQ+ narratives and importance of intersectional stories (and reviewers) in the industry.
2018-12-0545 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 78: Diversity Committees & Microaggressions in the WorkplaceJenn spoke with scholarly publishing employees Celine and T (in marketing and sales, respectively) about their personal experiences as people of color within their work place, the necessity and also the push back of creating a diversity committee, and how microaggressions on the job have made it hard to retain marginalized employees. [Transcription of this episode will be available on the podcast Tumblr 'Episodes' tab.]
2018-09-2551 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 77: Interview with Lilliam RiveraJenn speaks with author Lilliam Rivera (The Education of Margot Sanchez, Dealing in Dreams) about the hardships of writing short fiction, how she wrote her debut YA novel, incorporating social justice elements in her work, and character development, along with being a born & raised New Yorker. [Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes tab on the podcast Tumblr.]
2018-08-1558 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 76: Interview with Peter Gajdics[This interview was conducted via Skype so there may be some audio variation.] Content Warning: This episode contains discussion on sexual and emotional assault. Jenn speaks with Peter Gajdics (Inheritance of Shame) about the struggles to write his memoir on conversion therapy, the experience and outcomes of writing a trauma narrative, and the exploration of shame as well as reconciling with being able to heal after experiencing and writing about one's own and others' experiences.
2018-07-3050 min
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2018-07-2323 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 75: Interview with James Han MattsonIn the latest episode Jenn speaks with James Han Mattson (The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves) about his time in the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the pathway to publication, how the It Gets Better campaign inspired his current book, and the reality of what publishing (and life) is like for People of Color.
2018-04-1253 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 73: Interview with Jalissa Corrie & Bianca SalvantJenn speaks with marketing associates Jalissa Corrie (Lee & Low Books) and Bianca Salvant (Atria Books/37 Ink) about their respective roles in book marketing. They shed light on the differences between marketing and publicity, the importance of rounding out representative teams in their departments and in sales, and the difference in pursuits when it comes to indie publishers and Big 5 imprints. Transcription of this episode is available on the Episodes tab on the podcast Tumblr.
2018-03-051h 07
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 72: Interview with Rhoda BellezaThe latest episode welcomes editor at Macmillan's Imprint and author Rhoda Belleza (Empress of a Thousand Skies and Blood of a Thousand Stars). She and Jenn spoke about her entry into publishing via working for a book packager, how she draws a line between her editorial life and writing life, and breaking into the science fiction genre as an author of YA and a women of color. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast's Tumblr, available later this week.
2018-02-2042 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 71: Interview with Morgan Jerkins[This interview was conducted via Google Hangouts so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Morgan Jerkins (This Will Be My Undoing) about her debut book that releases today(!), the hardships she found getting a foot in the door in publishing, Black women empowerment, how to properly pitch an editor, and how she wrote personal material that is also self-reflective in This Will Be My Undoing. [Transcription of this episode can be found on the MiP Podcast 'Episodes' page.]
2018-01-301h 05
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 70: Interview with Arigon Starr[This interview was conducted via Skype, so there may be some audio variation.] On the first episode of 2018, Jenn speaks with artist/musician/writer Arigon Starr (Super Indian) about her ongoing comic book Super Indian, the tenacity & passion it takes to pursue the arts, and how previous jobs helped her learn to better market and create her work. Transcript of this interview can be found on the Tumblr Episodes page.
2018-01-1640 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 69: Interview with Nidhi Chanani[This episode was conducted via Skype so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with cartoonist Nidhi Chanani (Pashmina) about her debut graphic novel, using art as a form of resistance and utilizing happiness to enhance awareness, and how committing oneself to art means perseverance. Transcription of this episode will be available on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr.
2017-12-2151 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 68: Interview with Vashti HarrisonJenn speaks with author/illustrator Vashti Harrison (Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History) about her fast paced trajectory as a published author, her paths in film and illustration, and the work behind her upcoming book to represent so many Black legends. Transcript can be found on the 'Episodes' page of the podcast's Tumblr site.
2017-12-0547 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 67: Interview with Rosalie Morales Kearns[This interview was conducted via Skype and there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Shade Mountain Press publisher and author Rosalie Morales Kearns (Kingdom of Women, Virgins and Tricksters) to discuss the role Catholicism has played in her writing (and most notably her new novel), why she started a feminist indie press, and intersectional feminism. The transcript of this interview will be linked to on the podcast's Episode page.
2017-11-2145 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 66: Interview with Nicole Blades[This interview was conducted via Skype, so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Nicole Blades (Have You Met Nora?, Earth's Waters, The Thunder Beneath Us and the Hey Sis! podcast) about her new novel, the prevalence of colorism, and how she utilizes her experience in journalism in her fiction writing. A transcript of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumblr account.
2017-11-0843 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 65: Interview with Nic Stone[This interview was conducted via Skype so there will be some audio variation.] In the latest episode Jenn speaks with Nic Stone (Dear Martin) about how she came to write her debut, her experiences writing other marginalized identities, the fundamental necessity of critical thought in seeing progress, and her personal aesthetic when it comes to cosmetics and other creative outlets. Transcript of this episode can be found on the 'Episodes' page of the Podcast Tumblr site.
2017-10-251h 00
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 64: Interview with Samantha Mabry[This interview was conducted via Skype.] Jenn speaks with this year's National Book Award YPL longlist nominee Samantha Mabry (All the Wind in the World and A Fierce and Subtle Poison) about her new book with Algonquin Young Readers and being recognized for the #NBAwards, learning from students as a college instructor, and the Dallas literary scene. The transcript of this episode can be found on the Tumblr episode page.
2017-10-1146 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 63: Interview with Jesmyn Ward[This interview was conducted via phone and edited/amplified, so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with National Book Award winner, and recent longlist nominee, Jesmyn Ward about her new novel Sing, Unburied Sing; the work that went into her NYT bestselling anthology The Fire This Time, and societal influence on the aging and demonization of Black children.
2017-09-2823 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 62: Interview with David Barclay MooreJenn speaks with author David Barclay Moore (The Stars Beneath Our Feet) about his trajectory from the Missouri to New York City, the healing capacity of the arts, his new middle grade book, and what he found to be the differences--from a craft perspective--between middle grade, young adult, and adult literature as a cross genre artist.
2017-09-0740 min
Minorities in PublishingEpisode 61: Interview with Jenny Zhang[This interview was conducted via phone, post-editing may retain some audio variation.] In the 3-year anniversary episode of the Minorities in Publishing podcast, Jenn interviews author Jenny Zhang (Sour Heart; Dear Jenny, We Are All Find; The Selected) about her road to publication post-MFA program for her debut story collection, entering the poetry scene to gain community, and also taking stock of what a writer should look for when it comes to representation and publication.
2017-08-2537 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 60: Interview with Madhuri PavamaniIn the latest episode, Jenn speaks with author and diversity advocate Madhuri Pavamani (The Sanctum Trilogy) about her newly published books in The Keeper Series with St. Martin's Press, being a woman of color writing about people of color in genres (fantasy & romance) that have a dearth of those reputations, as well as how she divides her time between writing and being a practicing lawyer.
2017-06-2858 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 59: Interview with Saba SulaimanOn the latest episode Jenn speaks with literary agent Saba Sulaiman about how she got into agenting and who may be a fit for this role in the industry, being a parent of a young child while navigating your career, and being an advocate at this time in the industry.
2017-06-1449 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 58: Interview with Marcus Kwame Anderson[This interview was conducted via Skype which may contribute to fluctuations in audio quality.] Marcus Kwame Anderson (illustrator for the comic Snow Daze and creator of the webcomic EastRaven) speaks to Jenn about the correlation of categories in the field of visual arts as compared to the written genre, how collaboration works from the illustrators perspective, and about his own projects and aims to create stories his own children can read and see themselves in. Transcription of this episode can be found on the Episodes page of the podcast Tumbler next to the episode link.
2017-06-0147 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 57: Interview with Annie Koyama[This interview was conducted via Skype, so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn spoke with founder and publisher of Koyama Press (which is celebrating their 10-year anniversary), Annie Koyama on how she got into publishing, the pursuit of doing what you love, the Con circuit, and the work involved behind small presses focusing on art books and visual stories.
2017-05-1844 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 55: Interview with Rahul Mehta[This interview was conducted via Skype and sound was edited by MR Daniel.] In the latest episode Jenn interviews Rahul Mehta (Quarantine, No Other World) to discuss the process of promoting and writing his sophomore effort, being a writer from the Southern region and how little we hear about this area especially for marginalized artists, as well as the reality of writers block and how he pushed through to write a novel on the immigrant experience from the perspective of those raised in the United States. [The transcript for this episode can be found on...
2017-04-201h 03Minorities in PublishingEpisode 54: Interview with Fin LearyOn the latest episode, Jenn speaks with writer, publicist, and social media editor Fin Leary about the ways that have helped him get his pitches accepted by publications, how employers should be cognizant to the needs of disabled applicants and employees, and the job of a publicist who isn't in New York City. [The transcript for this episode can be found on the podcast Tumblr "Episodes" page.]
2017-04-0643 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 53: Interview with Brooke ObieAuthor of the Book of Addis series Brooke Obie speaks with Jenn about her debut novel, embracing dialect to tell the story she needed to, pursuing self-publication, the Neo-Slave Narrative, and the various avenues of support writers may receive and how to handle disappointment.
2017-02-2350 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 52: Interview with Lara AmeenOn the latest episode Jenn speaks with disability advocate, writer, and PhD candidate Lara Ameen on what accessibility really means for inclusivity, how few and far between disability representation is seen in media, and recognition of true ally-ship within the marginalized community.
2017-01-181h 03Minorities in PublishingEpisode 51: Interview with Kia CorthronOn the latest episode Jenn interviews 2016 Center For Fiction First Novel Prize winner Kia Corthron (The Castle Cross the Magnet Carter) about being an older debut novelist, the path to publication of an epic tome, and the reality of representing marginalized people both within and outside one's background.
2016-12-221h 13Minorities in PublishingEpisode 50: Interview with Marietta B. ZackerOn the latest episode Jenn speaks with literary agent Mariette B. Zacker of Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Topics they discuss include the range of knowledge for being an agent and using that to your advantage, the inaccuracy of anyone thinking that diversity is a "trend," as well as the necessary work yet to be done in publishing to make marginalized authors feel more welcome in an industry that has not always been welcoming.
2016-11-3057 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 49: Interview with Brendan Kiely & Jason Reynolds[Please note this episode was recorded over Skype, which may account for some audio variation and blips.] On the latest episode Jenn speaks with the New York Times bestselling authors of All American Boys Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds about their collaborative process--especially when it comes to such an important topic, their touring and experiences speaking on race relations and police brutality, being pigeonholed as a marginalized artist, as well as the work to be done and the importance of young readers being treated as adults.
2016-11-1553 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 48: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 3)In the last of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Jocquelle S. Caiby, Alexandra Hightower, and Jessica Howard about the realities of being a literary agent, including the financial side, and how that impacts the work they do while also reinforcing the passion they have to see more representation in books and clientele.
2016-10-2638 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 47: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 2)In the second of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Maya Marlette and Rafiatou Ouro Aguy about their love of books leading them to publishing as a career option, the necessity of a paid internship, and how to navigate your way as you start off in the publishing industry.
2016-10-1048 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 46: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 1)In one of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Manny Blasco, Pia Ceres, and Talia Chaves about how they found publishing, their journey to remain in the industry, and the importance of diversifying the field with paid internships and more outreach.
2016-09-2748 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 45: Interview with Rion Amilcar Scott[This interview was conducted via Skype.] Jenn speaks with author of Insurrections, professor, and satire editor for Queen Mob's Rion Amilcar Scott about his debut story collection, the myth that stories about Black people are only for Black people, as well as the understanding achieved from writing an "unpublishable" book before a publishable one came along.
2016-09-1344 minMinorities in PublishingEpisode 43: Interview with Nahshon AndersonOn this episode Jenn speaks with Nahshon Anderson who has won a Brio award, Lambda Literary fellowship, and is a NYSCA panelist about Nahshon's memoir-in-progress Shooting Range, being diligent in the pursuit of funding as an artist, and also Nahshon's trajectory from working in entertainment to building a life as a writer.
2016-08-091h 02